ROCHESTER — On Nov. 9, the Rochester Police responded to Kohl’s Department Store, at 160 Washington St., for a report of shoplifting. Upon arrival officers made contact with Loss Prevention for the store who had detained Jessica Lavoie, 26, of 71 Shore Road, East Wakefield.

The officers were told that Lavoie had taken merchandise from the store without paying. The merchandise was recovered from Lavoie’s person and she was subsequently arrested for felony shoplifting (theft).

Lavoie was transported to the Rochester Police Department where she was booked and released on $5,000 personal recognizance bail, with a court date of Monday, Dec. 10 at 8 a.m.

The Rochester Police would like to remind everyone that during the holiday months the temptation to commit thefts at retailers may increase, but the Rochester Police Department and Loss Prevention Officers throughout the city are prepared to stop, apprehend and prosecute anyone committing these thefts.